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North Korea fires salvo of around 10 ballistic missiles toward sea: Seoul

Launch of suspected short-range missiles comes amid rising inter-Korean border tensions

North Korea launched a salvo of around 10 short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan) on Thursday, South Korea’s military announced.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said North Korea launched the missiles from the Wonsan area on the east coast around 12:30 p.m. KST. 

The military said the missiles flew approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles), and that South Korea and the U.S. are conducting a detailed analysis of its specifications.

The JCS added that it has strengthened surveillance and vigilance in preparation for additional launches, while South Korea, the U.S. and Japan are sharing information

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